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C167 LBW

1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Maroon Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,831 mi
Last recorded69,831 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto56,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC167 LBW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 69,831 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,966 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 68,949 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,307 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 68,307 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 67,866 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in nearside front lower suspension joint

Pass 25 May 2007 67,844 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 May 2007 67,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 66,646 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?

Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Stop lamp not working 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 62
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C167 LBW is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Maroon with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 56,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C167 LBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 40 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C167 LBW registered?

C167 LBW is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C167 LBW safe to buy?

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